A lucky Explore reader has just won a trip to the US
The prize includes a $10,000 voucher, plus two return airfares.
The prize includes a $10,000 voucher, plus two return airfares.
Canberra resident Roslyn McLennan is the winner of our Explore giveaway of a $10,000 voucher to travel the USA with Viva Holidays, plus two return airfares with United Airlines.
"I am super excited because one of our four daughters lives in Georgia, US, and we have only seen her once in the last four years," says McLennan, who was one of more than 11,000 readers to enter in the competition draw.
"So to win a prize like this, to be able to go and visit her is just overwhelming." McLennan is planning to travel with her husband, Mark, in July. While Georgia is top of her list, she's also keen to visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
"That's the top two priorities," she says.
Akash is the Deputy Travel Editor for Australian Community Media. He has lived and worked in four cities around the world – Sydney, London, New Delhi and New York – and, at last count, travelled to 42 countries.
My all-time favourite destination is ... New York. You can drop a pin anywhere in Manhattan and start walking in any direction, and the sights and sounds of the city that never stops will begin to stimulate all your senses in an instant.
Next on my bucket list is … Scandinavia - at the peak of summer, when the sun almost never sets.
My top travel tip is … If you’re flying to Sydney from anywhere in the world, pick a window seat far from the wing on the left-hand-side of the aeroplane. If the weather gods and flight path align, you’ll have the most incredible views of the Sydney Harbour and Opera House.
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